Saol na Comatéireachta/Commuting Life
Cloistear go minic gurb é saol na comaitéireachta an saol is measa ar fud na hOllscoile, agus tá gnéithe fíor agus bréagach faoin ráiteas seo. Tá táithí agam ar an dá thaobh den scéal. Anuraidh bhí brionglóid na mac léinn agam- bhí mé i mo chónaí ar an gcampas. Tá an mhalairt i gceist leis an gcomaitéireacht.
Tá trí chineál comaitéireachta ann: an bus, an carr agus an traen. Faighim féin an bus agus ceapaim go gcailleann tú neart ama ag comaitéireacht gach uile lá. Ar an taobh geal, is deis maith é chun féachaint ar Netflix (seachas má tá tú ag tiomáint)!
Gan amhras, an rud is measa faoi shaol na comaitéireachta ná go n-éiríonn tú go luath ar maidin. Nuair atá tú i do chónaí in aice leis an Ollscoil, ní gá duit a bheith i do shuí go dtí fiche nóiméad roimh an rang (bhuel, sin cad a rinne mé ar aon nós). Ag an am céanna, caithfidh mé a rá go n-éiríonn sé níos éasca tar éis tamaill agus is gnáthamh anois é.
Rud eile gur fuath liom faoi shaol na comaitéireachta ná nach bhfuil tú in ann a bheith ag fanacht tar éis a sé a chlog. Ciallaíonn sé sin nach mbíonn tú in ann cumainn nó clubanna a dhéanamh. É seo ráite, tá cúpla cumann ann a bhíonn ar siúl i rith an lae. Mar shampla, tá ‘caife cruthaitheach’ leis an gcumann sláinte mheabhrach, agus ar ndóigh tá tae agus plé ann leis an gcuallacht na Gaeilge.
Rud dearfach faoi shaol na comaitéireachta ná go sábhálann tú níos mó airgid. Ní mór duit airgead a chaitheamh ar chíos agus tá tú in ann do dhinnéar a fháil sa bhaile. Anuas air seo, tá do mhadra sa bhaile!
Mar a fheiceann tú, fiú go bhfuil deacrachtaí ag baint le saol na comaitéireachta, ní hé an rud is measa sa domhain é.
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It is often heard that commuter’s have the worst life across the University, and there are aspects of truth and falseness associated with this statement. I have experience of both sides of the story. Last year I lived the student’s dream- I lived on campus. The life of a commuter is surely no dream. Let me tell you!
There are three modes of commuting: the bus, the car and the train. I myself get the bus and I think that you lose a lot of time each day commuting. On the bright side, it’s a good opportunity to watch Netlix (unless you drive)!
Without a doubt, the worst thing about commuting is that you have to wake up early in the morning. When you live near the University, you can get up twenty minutes before class and still be on time (well, that’s what I did last year anyway). At the same time, I have to say that it becomes easier after some time and it’s routine now.
Another thing that I dislike about the life of a commuter is that you can’t stay after six o’clock. I get a private bus, so this means that I can’t do some clubs and societies. Last year I did debating, and I really enjoyed it but it starts at seven which means I can’t do it this year. ☹ With that being said, there are some commuter-friendly societies! For example, there is Creative Coffee, which is ran by the Mental Health Society and involved tea, coffee, biscuits, colouring and sometimes playdough. Of course, there is also Tae agus Plé run by the Irish Society. Both of these are great ways to meet new friends in a fun, relaxed environment.
Something that is positive about commuting is that you save more money. You don’t have to spend money on rent and you can also get your dinner at home. On top of this, your dog is at home!
As you can see, even though there are difficulties associated with commuting, it’s not the worst thing in the world.